Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i7-8705G on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 195 days older than Core i7-8705G.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8705G
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 7% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-8705G - 135 vs 126 FPS
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
135
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.4/FPS
100%
Price, $
$189
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for $189 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 3339 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Jan 7th, 2018
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8705G | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
---|---|---|
Jan 7th, 2018 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel BGA 2270 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 112 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Intel HD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |